THE future of the Stony Creek Racing Club is not in doubt despite funding cutbacks, president Paul O’Sullivan has assured the community. Addressing South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday, he said the club stood to miss out on $100,000 a year from Country Racing Victoria from 2016-17, through the loss of a training centre and […]
SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is confident taking over two caravan parks will be a money-spinner for ratepayers, despite criticism from park annuals and the community. Council took over the management of the Yanakie and Long Jetty (Port Welshpool) caravan parks last year. Figures presented to council last Wednesday suggested the parks returned a profit of […]
GIPPSLAND South MLA Danny O’Brien has raised the concerns of South Gippsland locals about a proposed landfill at Leongatha South in State Parliament. Mr O’Brien said he was concerned Melbourne was seeking to dump its rubbish in Gippsland and asked the Minister for Environment Lisa Neville whether the project was supported by the government. “This […]
A PROPOSAL for a mega landfill will split Koonwarra in two, stymie the village’s businesses and wreck residents’ peaceful lifestyles, a public meeting heard last week. More than 70 people filled the former Leongatha South Primary School on Monday, August 17, to learn more about a $10 million landfill that could operate at Leongatha South […]
THE bell has rung and Kernot residents have won round one against a multi-million dollar dairy company. Though they described themselves as ecstatic after Bass Coast Shire Council refused to grant a planning permit for the development of a dairy factory in Kernot on Wednesday, August 19, many are still holding their breath to […]
LONG awaited development of prime Leongatha land is advancing after many years in the making, paving the way for new businesses the town has been crying out for. Land with frontage to the South Gippsland Highway south of the existing motel has been sold and is expected to be rezoned for special use and […]
SOUTH Gippsland Field and Game held its August fox drive on Sunday 16 attended by 12 members of Field and Game including four juniors. The weather started out fine and sunny but soon changed to overcast with a cold north westerly. The first drive was at Koonwarra after which the group moved onto Pound Creek […]
A CLOSE match was fought between DWWWW and Inverloch Kongwak, but IK wanted it more. Finishing off 20 points ahead of the Allies, the Sea Eagles worked hard to ensure they secured their spot in the finals. IK’s Barry Withers dominated the first half, out marking his player and using his body well to provide […]
CONDITIONS were excellent for Criterium racing at Bena on Saturday. Seniors, graded into A and B and the Juniors rode an eight lap handicap over the 1.8 kilometre undulating, ‘hot dog’ circuit. Criterium racing doesn’t suit a lot of riders and the Senior numbers were down to 11 riders in the two senior grades. The […]
THE Leongatha and District Netball Association enjoyed pleasant weather for the 1st and 2nd semi finals. There were some very close matches watched by a good crowd of supporters. A successful Round Robin was held for the Under 11 section followed by a barbecue. Special recognition awards were made to four ladies for outstanding service […]